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Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 216 reviews

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The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl is an annual college football game held in El Paso, Texas. Established in 1935, the first Sun Bowl was played between two Texas high school teams, but moved to a collegiate-level matchup the following year. The Sun Bowl is tied for the second-oldest active college football bowl game and has historically been played on or around New Year’s Eve. Hosted on the University of Texas at El Paso campus since 1938, the Sun Bowl switched to its current home at Sun Bowl Stadium when construction was completed in 1963. The Sun Bowl was initially home to the former Border Conference, but as of 2011, the two opponents are selected from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and the Pac-12 Conference. In 2025, the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game will kick off on December 31 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas. 

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When does the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl take place?

The 2025 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl will be held on December 31 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas.

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Where is the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl being held in 2025?

The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl in 2025 will be hosted at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas. The stadium has hosted the Sun Bowl since 1963.

When does the 2025 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl start?

Kickoff for the 92nd Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game will take place on December 31, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. MT. 

Where can I buy Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl tickets?

Tickets for the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl are available via Ticketmaster.

Which teams play in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl?

The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl has featured one opponent each from the ACC and Pac-12 Conference since 2011. Although 10 schools left the Pac-12 during the 2024 conference realignment, the departing teams will still be included in the Sun Bowl selection pool through 2025.

Reviews

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 216 reviews
  • Awesome seats

    by Mambo #5 on 1/3/19Hyundai Sun Bowl - El PasoRating: 4 out of 5

    Good game but a bit boring. Pitt band was awesome Stanford Band vert small but entertainment

  • Once in a lifetime

    by M. S. on 1/3/19Hyundai Sun Bowl - El PasoRating: 4 out of 5

    The event was to close to pass up the experience, it was as i expected the only thing to make it better is if pitt had won the ball game. It was down to the wire

  • Great Affordable Bowl

    by John P on 1/3/19Hyundai Sun Bowl - El PasoRating: 5 out of 5

    A beautiful stadium to watch some great football with very a very good group of local and travelling fans. I definately would attend again.

  • Unforgettable game!!!

    by priestfan87 on 1/5/17Hyundai Sun Bowl - El PasoRating: 5 out of 5

    The 2016 Bowl game was once again an amazing experience. It pitted the University of North Carolina Tar Heels vs The University of Stanford Cardinal Football Teams. Despite no Christian McCaffrey, both teams showcased their skills on the field. I also got to see potential first round picks, Nazair Jones, Solomon Thomas and Mitch Trubisky.

  • by lilval81 on 1/3/17Hyundai Sun Bowl - El PasoRating: 5 out of 5

    Great game and good weather. Parking was a little hectic but I am glad I purchased the parking pass.

  • Sun Bowl

    by ChillWill79 on 1/3/17Hyundai Sun Bowl - El PasoRating: 3 out of 5

    This is a good, cheap bowl to attend. They usually have decent teams, and this year was no exception despite Stanford not having their top running back. Good atmosphere.

  • UNC Sun Bowl

    by thompb on 1/3/17Hyundai Sun Bowl - El PasoRating: 5 out of 5

    AWESOME GAME...we didn't pull it out...but, we made it exciting all the way to the final horn...first UNC game for my boys...living in West Texas, getting back to Chapel Hill is almost impossible...so, having the Heels play 6 hours from home was a Christmas miracle...!!!

  • by Anonymous on 1/3/17Hyundai Sun Bowl - El PasoRating: 5 out of 5

    Great game! Security company needs to get changed. Whalen security so annoying, these employees where constantly in the way, these people need to get trained. Had a hard time seeing the game as they would stand in the walk ways block people's view and way to the concession stands.

  • Sun Bowl

    by SFMDJD on 1/2/17Hyundai Sun Bowl - El PasoRating: 4 out of 5

    We had a great time! The food was amazing and the game was well played. Seats were excellent and the venue was spectacular - a stadium carved into the side of a mountain!

  • The Red Rocks of College Football

    by RSK54 on 1/2/17Hyundai Sun Bowl - El PasoRating: 5 out of 5

    The Sun Bowl, carved into the surrounding Franklin Mountains, is a great place to watch a football game. The Standford-UNC matchup proved as compelling as the venue.

  • It was fun!

    by Mother2Boys on 1/2/17Hyundai Sun Bowl - El PasoRating: 4 out of 5

    My son wants to go to Stanford, so we thought it would be fun for him to watch this game. The whole family, including grandparents, had fun. It was an exciting game, and the weather was cool, but nice. The halftime show seemed at bit amateurish. I was hoping to see the school marching bands perform, but Stanford's band was suspended. Maybe next time?

  • Excellent Sun Bowl!

    by MissMal on 1/2/17Hyundai Sun Bowl - El PasoRating: 5 out of 5

    Haven't enjoyed a Sun Bowl this much in years! Great time was had by all!

  • Great seats, great game

    by bgilbert4 on 1/2/17Hyundai Sun Bowl - El PasoRating: 5 out of 5

    Love going to the Sun Bowl! Every year it is a great experience

  • by Anonymous on 1/2/17Hyundai Sun Bowl - El PasoRating: 5 out of 5

    Mix of team fans and local El Paso residents. Easy to get around stadium, and people are very nice. Third year in row to attend!

  • Exciting game lousy weather

    by jan43 on 12/30/15Hyundai Sun Bowl - El PasoRating: 4 out of 5

    We brought lots of foul weather gear but we still got soaked and were forced to leave before the half time show. The plays we saw were very exciting. We really wanted to stay but due to the increasingly bad weather we had to leave. My husband is a disabled veteran and they provided special parking and buses for him which was great.

  • Great game

    by LilaBell on 12/29/15Hyundai Sun Bowl - El PasoRating: 3 out of 5

    Love the ambience the excitement of the Sun Bowl every year unfortunately we couldn't control the weather. I do wonder why they no longer bring in a decent halftime performer. I was there last year and they had a measly little local high school band that was quite a disappointment. At least gather all the high schools together and put a proper show together. Consider bringing in a performer or band as you have in the past otherwise it's getting a little hokey.

  • hyundai Sun Bowl

    by 1066055 on 12/29/15Hyundai Sun Bowl - El PasoRating: 2 out of 5

    The Best part of the Sun Bowl game was the snow, There was no entertainment except the School bands it was like a high School football game. I paid for the 50 yard seats and although it was fun with my Group we were all disappointed with the way the entertainment was set up. whoever handled it this year should not be in charge next year ,they made a mistake with the entertainment and the Date, why was it the day after Christmas? I look forward to next year in hopes they improve, I will continue to go anyway it is a tradition

  • So much rain and snow!!!

    by Cardioversion on 12/29/15Hyundai Sun Bowl - El PasoRating: 5 out of 5

    Had a great time despite the weather!!! Plan on making this a yearly tradition. :)

  • Christmas and Football AWESOME!!!

    by MommaXtina on 12/29/15Hyundai Sun Bowl - El PasoRating: 4 out of 5

    My husband, son and I had a great time!! Whether was rainy and cold, but started to snow on us which was great! It was an awesome experience and it would have been better if the Canes would have won!

  • RV Parking

    by TXBubba on 11/5/15Sun Bowl - El PasoRating: 3 out of 5

    This is a great family tradition for me and my family. We love going to the Sun Bowl Game no matter who the teams are. This is one of the few "BIG EVENTS" we have. My concern over the last years is the RV parking! Once moved to the old Rudolph Chevy dealership on Mesa street. it has not been the same. The best times the family ever had is when the RV parking lot was located on the corner of I-10 and Schuster. the parking lot there was great. Big, Open, plenty of space for the kids to run and play, other family's enjoying tailgating. Now at the Rudolph lot not paved, pot holes, muddy, just not as enjoyable. oh yeah and now we have to park practically on top of each other. Please reconsider moving the RV parking back to the Schuster parking lot.